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Case Overview

Case Name: G.S. Mani vs. Government of Tamil Nadu & Ors. | WP(C) No. 536/2025

The matter arises from a public interest litigation filed before the Supreme Court of India alleging defamatory, caste & religion based remarks against Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. The case is being heard by a Bench comprising Supreme court justice Aravind Kumar & Justice PB Varale. The controversy is from judicial orders allowing the lighting of Thiruparankundram Deepam, which triggered protests, social media backlash & alleged attempts to scandalise the judiciary. The Supreme Court of India sought accountability from the Tamil Nadu Police regarding steps taken to curb such kinds of acts.

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Key Aspects

The dispute involves a mix of online defamation, public protests & concerns over interference with judicial functioning. The State authorities were needed to explain preventive & punitive measures adopted to protect judicial dignity.

• Defamatory & objectionable social media posts circulated against Justice Swaminathan.
• FIR registered by Cyber Crime Cell, Greater Chennai Police in Crime No.14 of 2026.
• Notices issued to social media intermediaries for removal, blocking & data preservation.
• Unauthorised protests & obstruction near Madras & Madurai Bench premises.
• Preventive arrests & ongoing investigations relating to protest incidents.

Legal Insights

The affidavit places reliance on statutory provisions aimed at maintaining public order & protecting judicial authority. Distinct legal regimes govern online misconduct & physical protests.

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 : Sections 196, 221, 267, 353(1)(c) & 351(2) invoked for defamation, obstruction & criminal intimidation.
• Information Technology Act, 2000 : Section 67 applied for publishing & transmitting objectionable electronic content.
• Contempt Jurisprudence : Emphasis on preventing acts that scandalise courts or lower judicial authority.
• Police Powers : Preventive arrests & community service registers used to maintain public order.

Court’s Verdict

The Supreme Court of India has taken note of the affidavit detailing FIRs, arrests & cyber actions. While no final verdict has been delivered, the Court continues to monitor the matter underscoring zero tolerance towards acts undermining judicial independence and dignity .

Source – Supreme Court of India

Read also – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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